PASS Drop in Groups
Life Skills
- Monday and Friday at 2:00 PM
- A series of educational groups based on the harm reduction model of care.
- Topics include: Boundaries, Relapse Prevention, Self Care, Stigma, Stress Management etc.
Auricular Acupuncture
- Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 PM
- A non-verbal approach to healing that involves the gentle placement of five small needles into specific sites on each ear.
- The treatment lasts for about 45 minutes in a group setting.
Processing Change
- Wednesday at 2:00 PM
- A discussion based group.
- The focus is to explore the changes being made to support addiction recovery.
Mindfulness
- Wednesday at 10:30 AM
- Mindfulness based exercises including gentle stretching.
Creative Expression
- Thursdays at 10:30
- Participants will channel their creativity to explore various subjects related to Addiction and Recovery
Guided Imagery
- Fridays at 10:30
- The facilitator reads a guided meditation script accompanied by relaxing music
- Promotes relaxation and mindfulness skills
What do I do now?
- Once a month.
- Empowerment for individuals who have experienced intimate partner and/or sexual violence.
- Facilitated by The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault Care Center.
Self Reflection
- Mondays at 10:30 AM
- Personal storytelling is a tool that connects us all as a community.
- Self-reflection is a way of boosting self-esteem and gaining a sense of purpose.
- By using a series of writing prompts, this group will give participants the opportunity to think about their own experiences and share them in a safe, judgement-free environment.
- Participants will feel valued and heard.
- No experience is necessary just the willingness to open up and share with others.
Hope Group
- Hope is an optimistic attitude of mind that guards against the impact of negative and stressful life events.
- Hope group will help clients to share of their struggles in an open and safe environment so that people can share freely and authentically, while seeking for sources of hope in the midst of their struggles.
- This group is facilitated by Lakeridge Health’s Spiritual Health Practitioners.
